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From: Virginia Tardaewether <tarv@exchange.chemeketa.edu>
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Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:1004] Re: Parents as first teachers (long)
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Gosh I guess I was thinking that having someone watch would be like having a
team mate, someone to help you see what you missed and to catch you doing
things well.
Va
Virginia Tardaewether
Chemeketa {Place of Peace}
Outreach Instructor
Dallas, OR 97338
tarv@chemeketa.edu
503-316-3242
-----Original Message-----
From: Colleen Angaiak [mailto:c_angaiak@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 12:40 PM
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Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:1002] Re: Parents as first teachers (long)
Virginia,
While I haven't had tons of teaching experience, I am
a teacher, as is my husband. I think that when you
have a permanent classroom situation, you can get very
territorial, and having someone come in just feels
somewhat uncomfortable. You come up with ways that
work for you and the students you have at that time,
and you fear someone may come in and tell you you're
doing it "wrong." Plus there's always the fear of
public failure, either real or perceived. I know that
just as a parent, I always modify a little bit when my
mom or other family members are around, and I remember
feeling that need when being observed as a teacher.
It's just not a comfortable feeling.
Finally, there is so much pressure on teachers that I
think having someone watch how you do things,
particularly if you are aware of what can go wrong, is
just stressful.
Just my insights!
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Colleen Angaiak
Even Start Coordinator
Literacy Council of Alaska
1949 Gillam Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
Phone: 907/456-5013
Fax: 907/456-1657
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